Several doctors have told me that operating on it is a prescription for disaster. However, some have told me that if there is positively an identifiable problem that it can create a sort of feedback loop that maintains RSD.

I would consider it very carefully before going through with it.

If you're talking about carpal tunnel forget it. This is said to rarely help.

I'm sure you're facing a very difficult decision and I'd advise you go with medical advice from a specialist in this field.

I've been fighting RSD in my left hand and carpal tunnel in my right for many years. I've got some small control over the RSD and now might be winning the battle against carpal tunnel. It's too far advanced that the operation is sure to fix it but I just need a hand or two so am very hopeful.

Best of luck.